Significant updates to maternity care services coding are set to take effect with the release of CPT® 2027, causing considerable discussion among healthcare providers, coding professionals, and policy makers—including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These changes represent the first major overhaul in over 30 years and are designed to better align coding […]
In the complex world of medical billing and coding, the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) plays a vital role in ensuring accurate documentation, reimbursement, and compliance. While most healthcare professionals are familiar with CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, HCPCS codes — particularly G codes — often raise questions among billers, coders, and providers. This […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated the educational and operations testing phase of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program. During this period, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) began accepting AUC-related modifiers and HCPCS G-Codes on claims for advanced diagnostic imaging services provided to Medicare Part B patients. Understanding AUC Program Requirements Under the […]



